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Contents Introduction 27 This guide 29 Safety icons 30 Other icons used 30 Your computer's features and specifications ....31 Other documentation 31 Service options 31 Chapter 1: Getting Started 32 Selecting a place to work 32 Setting up a work environment 32 Keeping yourself comfortable 33 Computer user comfort recommendations .......33 Good Working Posture 33 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 34 Typing style 35 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 36 Transporting the notebook 36 21
Contents Introduction 27 This guide 29 Safety icons 30 Other icons used 30 Your computer's features and specifications ....31 Other documentation 31 Service options 31 Chapter 1: Getting Started 32 Selecting a place to work 32 Setting up a work environment 32 Keeping yourself comfortable 33 Computer user comfort recommendations .......33 Good Working Posture 33 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 34 Typing style 35 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 36 Transporting the notebook 36 21
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... your computer 79 Cleaning the computer 79 Moving the computer 79 Using a computer lock 79 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 82 Character keys 83 Function keys 83 Special Windows® keys 83 Starting a program 84 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 84... optical disc 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Playing optical media 89 Recording optical media 90 Removing a disc with the computer off 91 Toshiba's online resources 91
... your computer 79 Cleaning the computer 79 Moving the computer 79 Using a computer lock 79 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 82 Character keys 83 Function keys 83 Special Windows® keys 83 Starting a program 84 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 84... optical disc 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Playing optical media 89 Recording optical media 90 Removing a disc with the computer off 91 Toshiba's online resources 91
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...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 158 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 160 Hot Key Cards 160 Using the Hot Key Cards 161 Hot key functions 161... Volume Mute 162 Lock (Instant security 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch 163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Keyboard ...
...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 158 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 160 Hot Key Cards 160 Using the Hot Key Cards 161 Hot key functions 161... Volume Mute 162 Lock (Instant security 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch 163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Keyboard ...
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...on a work surface that is clear. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that your forearm area. Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to... are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to your work environment and tips for setting up your elbow level. Support your arms ...
...on a work surface that is clear. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that your forearm area. Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to... are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to your work environment and tips for setting up your elbow level. Support your arms ...
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...❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be supported in the forearm area by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye ... eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to reach, the arm should be close to your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Using the notebook with an external...
...❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be supported in the forearm area by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye ... eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to reach, the arm should be close to your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Using the notebook with an external...
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...with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be centered in front of your applications. Taking breaks and varying tasks ... ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Some people find it comfortable to avoid working . Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force....
...with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be centered in front of your applications. Taking breaks and varying tasks ... ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Some people find it comfortable to avoid working . Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force....
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...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with a loose, relaxed hand? ❏ Do you take breaks, at elbow level? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device? ❏ Are your hands and wrists aligned in a comfortable, straight posture?... ❏ Are your feet flat on the ground? ❏ Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs? ❏ Are the keyboard and mouse at least once an hour? You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer.
...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with a loose, relaxed hand? ❏ Do you take breaks, at elbow level? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device? ❏ Are your hands and wrists aligned in a comfortable, straight posture?... ❏ Are your feet flat on the ground? ❏ Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs? ❏ Are the keyboard and mouse at least once an hour? You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer.
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... needs to a power source" on page 40. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull...
... needs to a power source" on page 40. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull...
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... power source with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer...
... power source with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer...
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...these options, see "Backing up your work" on your computer is executed all data on page 53. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following... are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your keyboard. NOTE When you want to a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on your computer.
...these options, see "Backing up your work" on your computer is executed all data on page 53. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following... are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your keyboard. NOTE When you want to a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on your computer.
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... the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. 72 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an...
... the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. 72 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an...
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... the computer and/or display. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer... lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... the computer and/or display. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer... lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the ..., or download from or writing to put off the computer while it unless you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on it is especially important for...
82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the ..., or download from or writing to put off the computer while it unless you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on it is especially important for...
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... one key and one button that : ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. Function keys marked ...with icons execute specific functions on page 161. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and ...
... one key and one button that : ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. Function keys marked ...with icons execute specific functions on page 161. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and ...
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... Mute button allows you to increase the volume of the sound coming from the computer. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to mute the sound. The Volume increase button allows you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer...
... Mute button allows you to increase the volume of the sound coming from the computer. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to mute the sound. The Volume increase button allows you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer...
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... computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. System indicator lights AC...
... computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. System indicator lights AC...
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...in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off). This function can only be used for the port that appears above, click on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user ...to toggle the display. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ❖ Display-Allows you to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players. For...
...in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off). This function can only be used for the port that appears above, click on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user ...to toggle the display. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ❖ Display-Allows you to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players. For...
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... manufacturer or check the specifications of the computer is enabled, the computer's battery will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. In that case, if there is a USB port that... discharge during hibernation or when the computer is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge the device.
... manufacturer or check the specifications of the computer is enabled, the computer's battery will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. In that case, if there is a USB port that... discharge during hibernation or when the computer is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge the device.
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... problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to make of keyboard. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. If this , press F4. If you connected may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the...different make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Try using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. If you through the display options....
... problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to make of keyboard. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. If this , press F4. If you connected may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the...different make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Try using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. If you through the display options....
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This hot key allows you to zoom in. This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. This hot key allows you to zoom out. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume. 165 This hot key increases the speaker volume.
This hot key allows you to zoom in. This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. This hot key allows you to zoom out. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume. 165 This hot key increases the speaker volume.